Antirrhinum majus 'Defiance'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8b-11

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Antirrhinum majus 'Defiance' plant details

Antirrhinum majus 'Defiance' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Antirrhinum majus 'Defiance'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Antirrhinum majus 'Defiance'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Passionate about garden color? Meet Ms. ‘Defiance’, a brazenly brassy & statuesque Snapdragon sure to incite your color combo fantasies! 3’ tall & unashamedly fiery red, she’s just perfect for hooking up with gold, orange, purple & gentian fellows & cuts a nice figure against variegated foliage as well. A vigorous mildew resistant grower, cut spend spikes for “cut & come again” flowering or cut them fresh for wonderful vase material!